May 2014
Facebook Direct Marketing Helps Reach Wider Audience
Published May 9, 2014
Direct marketing is powerful, and the combination of technology and data has made it easier than ever for companies to market their products to an audience that is more likely to be specifically interested in them. Facebook provides a good example of how user data can help to create finely targeted marketing. A recent article in the New Yorker calls Facebook the “world’s biggest direct … Read more »
Using customer reviews to improve your brand
Published May 8, 2014
When it comes to developing a marketing strategy, listening to customer feedback is crucial. If a customer is pleased (or displeased) with a product, there are many ways that they will let a brand know. Through social media, consumers are able to express their opinions about a company or product openly. These comments can be a great resource for companies that want to improve their product and marketing … Read more »
Direct marketing budgets are increasing
Published May 7, 2014
Marketing is all about reaching an audience to deliver a message about a product or service. By using a variety of strategies, marketers can tailor their efforts to create the most effective mix to reach customers. The Direct Marketing Association predicts that by 2016, direct marketing budgets will increase to $196 billion. Although some might think that digital strategies involving social media … Read more »
Burger King brings back an old icon. #TBT
Published May 6, 2014
We’ve frequently discussed on this blog how it is the goal of many marketing campaigns to achieve viral status. But could a brand bring back an old viral campaign and make it go viral again? A memorable advertising campaign can stay in people’s memories for a long time, and nostalgia can be a powerful way of reaching people, by using something familiar to introduce a new product or promote … Read more »
Rolex uses strategic marketing to stay relevant
Published May 5, 2014
When a brand’s identity has been established for a long time, it can be challenging for marketers to find a way to appeal to a younger audience. However, for brands to stay relevant and keep business up, it is essential to figure out how to do just that. Even the biggest brands have to evolve with the changing times, so what can a brand like Rolex do to appeal to a younger market? Rolex, maker … Read more »